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  1. Nursing Issue - Medication Aides

    caye replied to M&MRN2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I did not say ALL CMA's were qualified. I said many CMA's are. It is the same as in all jobs in our profession. There are many nurses that are not qualified as well. Where do you work? Are you in LTC?...

  2. Nursing Issue - Medication Aides

    caye replied to M&MRN2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You don't have to worry, in Texas at least, CMA's do not work in OR's or anywhere in a hospital setting.

  3. Nursing Issue - Medication Aides

    caye replied to M&MRN2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Along with yours, the ADON, DON, Administrator, Executive Director, etc. Their butt is also on the line for whatever mistakes you make. Persoanlly, I enjoy assistance from anyone qualified (and many...

  4. Nursing Issue - Medication Aides

    caye replied to M&MRN2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    CMA's have a certification that is on the line. That is if they want to work as a CMA and not on the floor as a CNA. There butt IS on the line.

  5. Nursing Issue - Medication Aides

    caye replied to M&MRN2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hello all. Now don't get upset at my comments. I am tying to post information. I live in Houston and the state of Texas has a Medication Program with required curriculum from the state that must be...

  6. more "new" guidelines from cms on wounds

    caye replied to panurse101's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hope this helps. For the RAI: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/quality/mds20/raitoc.pdf and for decubitus wounds: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/manuals/pm_trans/R4SOM.pdf

  7. What did someone do that you knew to get fired or kicked out of school?

    caye replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    In my nursing class, we lost a lot of students due to their grades or too many absences. Most nurses are terminated due to their lack of skills, too many med errors, and of course neglect of pt's....

  8. Any nurses working in doctor's offices?... is this the norm?

    caye replied to hhrhrn41's topic in General Nursing

    No you are not overreacting and this is not the norm. :angryfire I worked for a physician and was responsible for contacting the patients to inform them of their result (normal or abnormal) after the...

  9. Grey's Anatomy Premier!!! + How to Contact Show Creators

    caye replied to miya's topic in General Nursing

    You have great ideas. (Now, NOBODY TAKE OFFENSE). I especially like b) includes male nurses. Some of the best nurses I have worked with and have taken care of me as a patient have been men.

  10. Differences Between LPNs/LVNs and RNs

    caye replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I respond to a request for an "opinion" and get attacked. I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband, especially while you were trying to get through school. Of course you had to stop and...

  11. Differences Between LPNs/LVNs and RNs

    caye replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Boy I seemed to have hit a nerve. I was simply responding to "The Commuter" who asked for "opinions" and I was just expressing one. I repeat, I have worked with many LVN's that I have the highest...

  12. How long can I wait to begin my practice?

    caye replied to lmz's topic in General Nursing

    I admire your dedication to your child. Being a parent is the hardest job in the world. However, you might consider working part-time or prn to maintain your confidence. You might be able to do this...

  13. Differences Between LPNs/LVNs and RNs

    caye replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    The basic difference is that RN's learn more "theory" which of course takes more time in school. RN's can go into management positions; there are fewer management positions available for LVN's. I am...

  14. Problems with Rn's in clinicals

    caye replied to bonnieL123's topic in General Nursing

    Bonnie HANG IN THERE! Not all RN's are like that. I am not. Try to remember that the nurses are shortstaffed and many are working 12 to 16 hours a day and are exausted and overly stressed. I see all...